qa.re.ach is a proper name used chiefly in the patronymic “son of Kareah,” identifying Johanan and, once, Jonathan.

The attested forms are a proper name used in patronymic identification: Johanan is repeatedly called the son of this named person, while Jeremiah 40:8 also identifies Jonathan in the same way. These designations distinguish the men as they approach Gedaliah, respond to Ishmael’s actions, and lead or address the people.

1. Personal name in a patronymic designation · dominant

   Each occurrence is tagged Noun · Proper and occurs in a “son of” identification. In 2 Kings 25:23 the APB renders “Johanan son of Kareah” among the officers who came to Gedaliah; Jeremiah 40:8 similarly names both Johanan and Jonathan as sons of this person. Later clauses continue to identify Johanan by this patronymic as he hears of Ishmael’s deeds, brings back captives, and acts with the commanders.

   2 Kings 25:23Jeremiah 40:8Jeremiah 41:11Jeremiah 41:16Jeremiah 42:1Jeremiah 43:5

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB consistently presents the name within “son of Kareah,” chiefly for Johanan and also for Jonathan in Jeremiah 40:8. The repeated patronymic context, together with the Proper-noun morphology, identifies the term’s contribution.